Tangled 3D (Blu-ray 3D)

Pursued by the King's troops, Flynn Rider (voice by Zachary Levi) takes refuge in a mysterious tower, but he's not alone. Before he knows it, he's tied to a chair by Rapunzel (Mandy Moore), a spirited teen with 70 feet of magical golden hair. Looking for her ticket out of the tower she's been trapped in for years, she strikes a deal with the handsome thief, and the duo set off on an adventure pursued by a determined horse, a pair of thugs, and an evil woman who doesn't want to lose her fountain of youth.

This is Disney's 50th full-length animated feature, and while I wouldn't consider it to the level of The Lion King or Beauty and the Beast, it's very entertaining. There are a lot of laughs, especially from the horse and overprotective chameleon, but the musical numbers are a mixed bag.

Video Highlights

MVC/1080p encode on a BD-50 disc

Excellent depth

Somewhat dark on occasion

Exquisite detail

Zero ghosting

Fabulous color saturation

Audio Highlights

DTS-HD MA 7.1 soundtrack

Enveloping track

Plethora of discrete effects from the surround speakers

Crisp dynamics

Intelligible dialog

Other than a few dark scenes, this is a fabulous 3D presentation offering an immersive experience. I really like it when 3D is used to add depth without resorting to gimmicky effects. The audio track is nearly impressive with plenty of discrete effects and first-rate dynamics.

Bonus Materials

Deleted Scenes

Original Storybook Openings (2)

50th Animated Feature Countdown

Extended Songs

Untangled: The Making of a Fairy Tale

Tangled Teasers

2D Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital Copy

Disney has a rich history of delivering entertaining animated tales, and this take on a classic fairytale is great family entertainment. The Blu-ray 3D presentation is outstanding and those pining for content will be happy to add this to their 3D collection. Highly recommended.